Seasonal Associate, Public Policy

ICF

. Read and analyze public comment submissions and assign comments to topical categories .

Posted 9/30/2026part-timeReston • Virginia • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $23 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills and attention to detail in processing public comments and contributing to public policy analysis. Proficient in written and oral communication, with the ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

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Public Policy AnalysisTechnical Documentation PreparationAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Public PolicyComment AnalysisTechnical DocumentationData CategorizationMass Mail Campaign Identification

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationOral CommunicationTime ManagementDetail OrientationTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Industry Keywords

Federal RulemakingPublic HealthEnvironmental PolicyPublic Comment Submissions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Read and analyze public comment submissions and assign comments to topical categories
Assist in processing comments and identifying mass mail campaigns
Provide verbal and written progress updates to project staff
Prepare written technical documentation
Contribute to public policy review and analysis for highly scrutinized and controversial topics
Support major federal rulemaking efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

By start date, a minimum of 60 completed college-level credit hours is required in public policy, public health, environment or related program
U.S. Citizenship is required due to federal contract requirements
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (preferred)
Excellent written and oral communications skills (preferred)
Strong organizational and time management skills (preferred)
Detail-orientation and strong analytical skills (preferred)
Ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodations for disability or religious purposes
Equal opportunity employment
Consideration of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records
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